PC R 03-1866RESOLUTION NO. 03-1866
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND
PORTIONS OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
SECOND RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has a responsibility, pursuant to California state law
(Government Code Section 65852.2), to address the need for second residential dwelling
units, while at the same time maintaining an economically sound and healthy environment;
and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Arroyo Grande,
adopted on June 22, 1993, provides for the utilization of second residential dwelling units
as an affordable housing incentive in residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has conducted environmental review for adoption of
an ordinance establishing procedures to provide for the development of second residential
dwelling units in the City of Arroyo Grande, and has found that it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the proposed second residential dwelling unit requirements
will have an effect on the environment and therefore is exempt from the provisions of
CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed and
considered the information in the proposed document and staff report, as well as public
testimony presented at the hearing and make the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed second residential dwelling unit requirements are consistent with the
goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the General Plan, and are necessary
and desirable to implement the provisions of the General Plan.
B. The proposed second residential dwelling unit requirements will not adversely affect
the public health, safety, and welfare.
C. The proposed second residential dwelling unit requirements are consistent with the
purpose and intent of Title 16.
D. The potential environmental impacts of the proposed second residential dwelling
unit requirements are insignificant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council of Arroyo Grande amend portions
of Title 16 of the Municipal Code regarding Second Residential Dwellings, as attached and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
RESOLUTION NO. 03-1866
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On motion by Commissioner Arnold, seconded by Commissioner Brown, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Arnold, Brown, Fowler, Keen and Chair Guthrie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15` day of April 2003.
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L N REARDON-SMITH,
COMMISSION CLERK
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COMMUNITY DEVELOP �N _ DIRECTOR
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